Glenfarclas 25 Year Blind Review

[@sherrymaltdrams9183]

What an absolute steal for a 25 year scotch. Stunning. Thank you glenfarclas for not being greedy like macallan

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Don't know how long it will stay being a steal! thanks Sherry Malt Drams!

[@macallanfinerare2552]

One of my all time favorites! In 2 weeks I will run a "blind tasting whisky quiz". People will have to guess 1) abv 2) age 3) region (for SCO) or country 4) distillery 5) expression, getting more points going forward if they hit it. I think guessing age is definitely more difficult than abv (hence more points for age), but I believe it is not TOO difficult. Well, I´ll find out soon...

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Macallan fine & rare that sounds like a great time. Do you charge an entry fee to the tasting or is it just with friends and good times?

[@macallanfinerare2552]

It´s actually both! I will have a test run with friends and then 6 days later the "commercial" edition (including some very nice food!). You can find the details (in German) at spirituosentheke.de. Soooo looking forward to both events!!!

[@everwind5691]

Well done, this is on my list. In VA it is listed at $177 which is an insane value. Glendronach 18 sells for $190, Macallen 25 is $1600, and Talisker 25 is $659 for comparison purposes.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

perfect, thanks Everwind!

[@loknes3924]

Excellent job Scott and Bart, loving the blind tastings, such a difficult but fun process, cheers fellas.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Loknes.

[@Raymaster7482]

Nice one. And no there are no ex-bourbon barrels in the mix, only ex-sherry (Oloroso) casks. But mostly 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill. And yes, the Ken Burns Vietnam docu is amazing!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

nice to know on the casks! 2nd and 3rd fill definitely decrease the sherry notes!

[@thelondonwhiskyclub9200]

Scott, I was at glenfarclas distillery couple of weeks ago. I believe 25 year might be third fill sherry cask rather than first matured in bourbon. I might be wrong but I am sure someone more knowledgeable will enlighten us. Good job dummies.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks London! another commented no bourbon casks but all 2nd 3rd and 4th fill sherry which decreases the sherry effect. Very well done!

[@thelondonwhiskyclub9200]

Scott, thanks. By the way this is Jez Bhatti as TLWC

[@birddog2017]

Big Dog and I got our cask 3 & 4 coins (and pix) yesterday. (Very cool!) Big Dog pointed out that the #468 are the first three even nonprime numbers, and that divided by 2 equals 234. The #469 broken down become 2x2,2x3, and 3x3. Big Dog says that's how you make friends with a number. (He is a math guy!)

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thats a lot of math going right there! thanks birddog!

[@edgewalker7459]

Wtf u talking about

[@TYCHO2003]

Congrats Bart on the newborn grandchild!. Glenfarclas 12 is one to always have a bottle of in my cabinet. Maybe try the 25 one time.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

love the 12 too. thanks Patrick!

[@Longenecker1776]

I was so excited to find a 12 from Glenfarclas today ……can’t imagine the 25!

[@willbeverly7858]

Just received this as an anniversary 🎁 looking forward to popping the top soon 😀

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kevinetheridge7201]

Hi Bart and Scott another fun review I get cough sweets and a damp wood smoke of glenfarclas lovely stuff

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thank you Kevin!

[@jimidrammer4187]

Distribution on Glenfarclas has fallen off everywhere I shop for some reason. I used to get the GF25 for $89, now it's $169+ if you can find it at all. As for detecting age, I usually get leather or "antique" notes in older Scotches.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

i find the oak tannins hang around longer in the older ones.

[@chadadams1127]

Great show Dummies!!! I totally relate to Scott's approach to whiskey although I usually turn into Bart after several drams!!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Scott like the way you talk!

[@wcmcmillan]

Today, 2022 in Canada its $399.99 per bottle. I have one and I have yet to open it, I have had one previously and loved it, I also have the 105 to boot.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Wow

[@WhiskeyQuests]

I love seeing Scott’s whiskeygasm face expressions. Makes want to drink. Look at that? I now know who’s who lol

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Quests!

[@AdelphosHume]

It's amazing how Bart picked out the cherry menthol cough drop taste so quickly. It's one of those notes that always seems to stand out for people with Glenfarclas. Also, I'm always shocked when Bart talks about his grandkids. I keep thinking, "There's no way his boys are old enough for that." I keep forgetting you were married before and there's the possibility that your current wife had kids before, too. It takes a few moments for my brain to remember those possibilities. Anyway, great review guys.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Daniel and u are spot on. I have a step daughter that is almost 26. Her dad lives far away and is a little distant.

[@billwallace1199]

Ken Burns documentary was amazing. Great job Dummies!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Bill!

[@zachandrews6633]

Hopefully congratulations are in order for the new grandchild!!! That’s a very reasonable price point for that age, here it’s 165, is that worth the money?

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks and yes it is!

[@carlosc9127]

I had the chance to get a 25 a few years ago (Pre-COVID-19) for about $175... instead, I picked up the 21 for about $130. I finished my 21 a few weeks ago and now the 21 is about $175 and the 25 is about $250. Still a great price for 2022, as a 25-year Macallan is about $2,600.00, and others 25 years (Ardbeg, Laphroaig) are about $1,200 and $600, respectively.

[@foodquig]

That same bottle costs $239.99 plus $24 liquor tax plus $12 goods & services tax at the BC Government liquor stores... By comparison, Cragganmore 25 lists at $539.99 plus $54 LT and $27 GST

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thats quite a price difference.

[@foodquig]

Our dollars are about 75 cents, but still!

[@blissfulmistahd]

what about caol ila 25 in a value for money competition? in europe to be found in discounts at around 110 euro from time to time! basic price around 150 euro.

[@ericgilbert8114]

Glenfarclas only uses 2nd and 3rd fill sherry hoggies. I know Glenfarclas uses mostly ex Oloroso hoggies, but there could be other types of sherry oak used and giving notability different notes to Oloroso notes. I tried a 20 year old Arran once and it tasted like it was matured in fresh Bourbon Barrels, 100% sherry.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

wow, very nice eric!

[@kevinm919]

i have the 21 - i have tasted the 25 its on my wish list

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Nice

[@sd3gunner]

The Balblair is phenomenal at its price points i just got a 25-26yr old for 150 shipped

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thats a good buy too!

[@dane5896]

Recently finished a bottle of the 21yo, very tasty. The Macallan 25yo is $1500.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

i've really enjoyed Glenfarclas releases that we've had.

[@dane5896]

I just looked on the Total Wine website, Glenfarclas is $179.99 and Macallan is $1699.00.

[@truxton1000]

Just bought 2 bottles for around $165, prices are up a little bit but I predict it won`t be long until these will go for at least $200.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

even at $165 its worth it and probably the cheapest 25 on the market thats still a good whisky!

[@edgewalker7459]

500 a year later

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Great dram for a blind tasting. Always confuses me!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Vin.

[@hombreleon]

I was thinking the same thing. Would’ve loved to have heard Scott’s blind opinion.

[@menstuffonly7331]

Great review boys! Have you tasted one of the family casks or the 175 anniversary?

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks and have not Malt Land.

[@menstuffonly7331]

The 25 is beautiful and so is the 30 and the 40...but the price tag on the 40yo is just not right anymore. Anyway I think that the family casks is where Glenfarclas really shines and you know that if you put it on the wish list sooner or later you are gonna get one for a good price👍

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

Just bought it in 2021. 100% sherry-matured I think? Still a great deal for $190.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Very good

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@ScotchTestDummies Kirkland has a 25 for $92 you guys should investigate. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@birddog2017]

This scotch sells for $160 here in Florida (If you can find it.)

[@ScotchTestDummies]

still worth it!

[@graemeyoung6142]

Bar-none best value for money for an aged whisky. Has been a staple in my bar, start with the 15 and transition to the 25...is a common sippers pathway for me. Great review and Bart is right on with his nosing and tasting!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Boom! thanks Graeme!

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Graeme Young everyone should have something nice to offer as a night starter. Then move to something good but affordable.

[@bedlamborn]

For the age statements Glenfarclas use only Oloroso sherry casks. And I read that they use a lot of the big sherry butts, 500 liter ones. So their whisky age a bit slower than other distilleries. For me Glenfarclas comes alive when they get 15 years and older, the 12 year old is nice but I go for the 17 or 18 year old since the price is not so steep.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

and several comments have said they are using 2nd 3rd and 4th fill sherry butts which would explain the lighter sherry notes.

[@bedlamborn]

That is true, they go for a lighter sherry style using the refill sherry butts.

[@ericgilbert8114]

All Ken Burns works are outstanding. Forgot to add that

[@LitoCortes]

Just acquired this bottle for 99€ (about $113). I couldn't pass on that price.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

great price!

[@scotchgod8478]

if you want the biggest sherry impact you have to go for GF15, but the 25y is also among the finest in their product range and the least expensive 25yo Single malt i know. only 100€ over here

[@ScotchTestDummies]

have not had the 15, will have to look for it.

[@94jmbottaro]

Glenfrclas is my favourite whisky

[@ScotchTestDummies]

We even love saying the name. Good all the way around

[@aimee2234]

Boom!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thanks Aimee!

[@Seattle206723]

Good Review guys #74th thumbs up

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Seattle

[@Seattle206723]

Had to come back to this! @ 5:06 when you say dry and astringent on the finish! That stuck with me on this bottle for some odd reason. Couldn't shake it lol! It just lasted, and lasted, and lasted with me some more. I keep it locked up for that reason lol... Good to see I'm not the only one who got that note from that bottle.

[@karldunne5595]

Very impressive whisky.... Simular to King George V (Johnny walker).. 👍

[@ScotchTestDummies]

and a lot cheaper!

[@TheBlueCollarConservative]

Still independently owned by the family as well.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

great to know! thanks Scott!

[@chadadams1127]

By the way my comment was meant to be a compliment about going on tangents...

[@ScotchTestDummies]

thats the way we took it! thanks Chad!

[@HaSpeedHa]

I am going to pick up a bottle that locally is $140

[@ScotchTestDummies]

yes!

[@carscigarsscotchnwatches5158]

Scott, stop tricking bart with unpeated scotches. Meanie!!!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

I like the way you talk Cars

[@keithpetersen560]

Wow, Bart thought it was a 12 yr. For me, it taste like a 15 yr. I have this bottle and paid about $150.. I was very disappointed. There is no bourbon cask involved, just sherry cask. To me its like they used a 3rd fill cask, not very complex at all for a 25 yr. This is why they justify the cost. I hear the 17 yr is good, but I'll try it in a bar first. Great review.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

most of the Farclas is line is still pretty reasonable. The 12 is one of my fav 12 years.

[@keithpetersen560]

I agree, all of the Farclas are well priced. Even the 40 yr and 1972 family cask we got in our store last year were a steal. But for a 25 yr, it fell short in taste for me.

[@TheShredfest89]

Guys. Maccallan no 4. Please

[@ScotchTestDummies]

been waiting for it to get here, our store says next week!

[@TheShredfest89]

@@ScotchTestDummies it's worth it imo. Doesn't really handle water that well but it is amazing

[@Claire_III]

Please let me know where u can buy Macallan 25yr for $400 Bart!!? Lol

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Bart doesn't do much shopping!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Not for old bottles...I like my peat young

[@John-iq4cj]

Unfortunately this has doubled in price

[@thelondonwhiskyclub9200]

First, nice whisky

[@ScotchTestDummies]

BaBOOM!

[@jeffbenson6102]

Second, I think.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

And still BOOM